Best Tips for Seniors Living with Kidney Disease
Itching. Hiccups. Loss of appetite. Sleep problems. These are just some of the seemingly innocuous indicators that could mean kidney disease. And with as many as 20 million people in America diagnosed with the disease, and many more not yet …
Don’t Settle for Cookie Cutter Care at Home
The best thing about humankind is that each and every one is totally unique, and that does not change merely because of growing older. As we mature, we remain the unique and intricate individuals that we have been our whole …
In Home Care Is Where the Heart Is
“One thing’s for certain – I never want to live in a nursing home.” If you are the adult child of a senior parent, it’s likely that you’ve heard your loved one exclaim these words or something similar indicating the …
Holidays with Alzheimer’s: Georgia Home Care Experts Share Helpful Tips
Observing the holiday season through the lens of Alzheimer’s disease can feel anything but merry and bright. Family members might be stressed with caregiving duties, and the disruption to routine can cause more distress for a person struggling with the …
Tips from the Experts: How Top Hospitals Are Successfully Reducing Readmissions
Regency Home Care of Georgia wants to help keep your loved one at home after a hospital discharge by providing exceptional in home health care planning in Alpharetta, Marietta and the entire metro Atlanta area. Surprisingly, four of the top hospitals in …
Common Causes and Supportive Responses for Alzheimer’s-Related Behaviors
Especially with middle to late stage Alzheimer’s, oftentimes a person cannot express how he or she feels with words and instead communicates feelings through behavior. Successfully dealing with problem behaviors in persons with Alzheimer’s disease begins by:
The Most Effective MS Treatment & How Home Care Services Can Help
According to the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation, an estimated 350,000 to 500,000 people in the U.S. have been diagnosed with MS, a chronic neurological disorder that affects the central nervous system. The most frequently prescribed drug for MS treatment is beta …
ALS Caregiving Tips to Foster Independence
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), often referred to as Lou Gehrig’s Disease, is a life-changing neurodegenerative disease that robs a person of many functions. It can be a devastating diagnosis, but independence can help fuel a fighting spirit! There are many …